Christianity in Persia and the status of non-Muslims in Iran

Introducing the land of Persia and early Persian history -- Early Persian religions, Judaism, and Christianity, before Islam -- The rise of Islam and the role of non-muslims in Persian Islam -- Types of Islam in Persia and Iran -- Modern protestant missionary efforts in Persia -- Non-muslims, and th...

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Main Author: Van Gorder, A. Christian 1960- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Lanham Boulder New york Plymouth Lexington Books [2010]
In:Year: 2010
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Christianity / Iran
B Iran / Religion / History
B Iran / Christianity / History / History 1979-2010
B Iran / Non-Muslim
Further subjects:B Islam Iran
B Iran Religion
B Christianity Iran
B Islam (Iran)
B Christianity (Iran)
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Summary:Introducing the land of Persia and early Persian history -- Early Persian religions, Judaism, and Christianity, before Islam -- The rise of Islam and the role of non-muslims in Persian Islam -- Types of Islam in Persia and Iran -- Modern protestant missionary efforts in Persia -- Non-muslims, and the Islamic revolution of 1979 -- Contemporary Christianity in Iran -- The persecution of protestants in modern Iran -- Conclusion - the future of Christian and Muslim interactions in Iran
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. 305-320) and index
ISBN:0739136097